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Mercury
is the great messenger of the Gods. He is the
planet, which represents speech, communication
and commerce on all levels. In his lower
function he organises and articulates material
resources. On a higher level he connects us with
our inner capacities--the powers of the mind.
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(nama) mantra for the
Mercury as preceded by
it's Shakti or power mantra. It can be used to connect with the planetary
deity and to energize all the higher powers of the
Mercury. |
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"Om Aim Bum Budhaya
Namah"
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The word
'Aim' in above mantra denotes Vachana
Shakti, the power of
articulation, calling, guiding and teaching.
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Read
more about 'Bija Mantras' |
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The following mantras are also considered very good for planet
Mercury. You
may opt to recite one of the following mantra if you find it comparatively
easy to remember.
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"Om
braam breem braum sah budhaya namah"
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"Om
bum budhaaya namah"
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The mantras are chanted on japa beads of 108 beads per string. They are
similar to rosaries.
The Mercury's mantra may be recited 9,000 times within 21 days and puja
performed with various flowers. Begin recitation on a Wednesday during the
bright half of the Moon.
Presence of 'Vishnu yantra' at the place of recitation may help you in achieving the desired results faster.
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The
power of Mantras & Shlokas has been
acknowledged since time immemorial. A Mantra can consist of a powerful word or a
combination of words and can be used for self
realization, for freedom from worries, to fulfill
one's desires, to ward off the effects of malefic
planets, to bring you success, peace and
contentment -- the range is truly vast. You can
choose for yourself. |
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Gayatri Mantra for
Mercury: |
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"Om Budhagrahaya
vidmahe, Indu putraya dhimahi, tanno somya
prachodayat" |
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This Gayatri mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants to
the Mercury. The second is the mantra proper. The third is a summary of the
mantra's energies.
The Gayatri mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is called
Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord Brahma,
the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, the consort
of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly form, at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu. |
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You may also opt to chant following
Puranic mantra for propiating the Mercury Mantra
(4,000 times). |
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Priyangava-gulikashyam rupena pratimambudam
saumyam saumya-gunopetam tani pranamamy aham |
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When translated in English, it means:
"I bow down to Buddha, god of the planet Mercury, whose face is like a fragrent globe of the priyangu herb and whose beauty matches that of a
lotus flower. He is most gentle, possessing all attractive qualities." |
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Mantras must be chanted or recited with unwavering
devotion and motivation. Chanting them as a
matter-of-course deprives them of power and is
practically useless from the point of view of
conscious growth, evolution and effect.
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here to read in detail
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For getting the maximum
spiritual benefit, these mantras
should be recited at designated
timings. |
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Antarjyoti
bahirjyoti pratyagjyoti paratparah
Jyotirjyoti swayamjyoti atmajyoti shivosmyaham
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Light
is on
the inside, light is on the outside,
Light is in myself, beyond the beyond.
The Light of lights,
I myself am light,
the Self is light, I am Shiva. |
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